2004 GMC Yukon Denali Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali, 3% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“With the recent GM recall on powersteering motors I would like to report a problem. I own a 2004 Gmc Yukon Denali. I have been having the same problems with my powersteering as described with the cobolts and pontiacs. . The fluid and pump have been checked and were fine.”
NHTSA complaint #10315770, filed 2010-03, 98,000 miles“Driving vehicle at 30 MPH. Lost all power and engine. No brakes, no power steering, no dash lights, engine quit running, no exterior lights. Parked vehicle in parking lot. No power at all. After about 20 minutes of waiting vehicle started again and had minimal acceleration/power.”
NHTSA complaint #10689766, filed 2015-02, 82,000 miles“In my 2004 Yukon Denali the steering wheel pump went up. The vehicle was purchased on may 8, 2004 and to my discovery the failure occured on june 26, 2004. While driving I noticed a loud humming sound coming from the truck. It was noticeable when I depressed the gas petal and also while turning the steering wheel. I contacted onstar to perform a diagnostic of the vehicle in hopes they could determine the problem. Onstar was able to assess my truck and informed me that nothing was malfunctioned electrically which indicated a manual dysfunction. …”
NHTSA complaint #10079080, filed 2004-06Related service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali
57 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 GMC Yukon Denali
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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